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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Wabush?

The distance between Wabush (Wabush Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2974 miles / 4786 kilometers / 2584 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wabush (YWK) to Shungnak (SHG) is 5251 miles / 8451 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 142 hours 18 minutes.

Wabush Airport – Shungnak Airport

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4786
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2584
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Distance from Wabush to Shungnak

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wabush to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2974.180 miles
  • 4786.479 kilometers
  • 2584.492 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2964.051 miles
  • 4770.178 kilometers
  • 2575.690 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Wabush to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Wabush Airport to Shungnak Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wabush Airport (YWK) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Wabush to Shungnak generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 730 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wabush to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wabush Airport (YWK) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Wabush Airport
City: Wabush
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWK
ICAO Code: CYWK
Coordinates: 52°55′18″N, 66°51′51″W
Destination Shungnak Airport
City: Shungnak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHG
ICAO Code: PAGH
Coordinates: 66°53′17″N, 157°9′43″W